South Asian Games 2016: Cabinet congratulates Indian teams for best-ever show
The 12th South Asian Games concluded yesterday with a grand closing ceremony.
Feb 17, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
South Asian Games end with a colourful closing ceremony
Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal declared the Games closed at the Indira Gandhi Athletics Stadium.
Feb 16, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
South Asian Games: Perfect 10 for boxers as MC Mary Kom, L Sarita Devi strike gold
The boxers saw an overall clean-sweep of top honours in the 12th South Asian Games.
Feb 16, 2016, 14:55 PM IST
'Gold-finger' Chain Singh stars as India continues to lord at 12th South Asian Games
For the ninth successive day of competitions, India stood atop the medals table with 275 overall (160 gold, 88 silver and 21 bronze).
Feb 14, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
12th South Asian Games: Dominant India adds to medals tally on Day 8 of competition
India stood atop with 268 medals (156 gold, 85 silver and 27 bronze), way ahead of second placed Sri Lanka 163 (25, 55, 83).
Feb 13, 2016, 22:12 PM IST
India lose to Pakistan 0-1 in South Asian Games hockey final
Pakistan had won the hockey gold in 2006 and 2010 editions, beating India in the final on both occasions.
Feb 12, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Mary Kom influenced us: Pakistani women boxers
The pugilists credited the biographical sports film on five-time world champion and Indian boxing icon Mary Kom.
Feb 12, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
12th South Asian Games: Gold rush, Rio Olympic berth for Kavita Raut but India lose hockey final
Holding on firmly to the top spot in the overall standings, India increased their tally to 248 -- including 146 gold, 79 silver and 23 bronze medals.
Feb 12, 2016, 19:38 PM IST
South Asian Games: I'm really glad to return to the ring in my Northeast region, says Sarita Devi
Sarita Devi states that it's a new start for her and that she is confident.
Feb 12, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
12th South Asian Games: Kavita Raut books Rio 2016 berth with marathon gold
Nashik girl Raut is the lone athlete to have qualified for the Olympics from the 12th SAG.
Feb 12, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
Gold pours in for India from shooting, track-and-field at South Asian Games
The Indian contingent has so far garnered 237 medals, including 139 gold, 78 silver and 20 bronze.
Feb 11, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu eyeing top 7 in world rankings before 2016 Rio Olympics
Sindhu is hoping to do well in the 5-6 events prior to the Olympics in August.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
Unimpressive India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in South Asian Games hockey final
Pakistan will enter final as favourites.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
South Asian Games: India blank Sri Lanka 3-0, set up hockey finale against Pakistan
Gaganpreet Singh scored a brace.
Feb 10, 2016, 23:49 PM IST
India's golden run continues unabated in South Asian Games
India have won a whopping 194 medals, including 117 gold, 61 silver and 16 bronze medals.
Feb 10, 2016, 21:48 PM IST
12th South Asian Games: Pakistan hockey players given standing ovation after 2-1 win over India
Muhammad Arslan Qadir scored both the goals for Pakistan in the 11th and 37th minutes.
Feb 09, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
12th South Asian Games: Gold rush continues for India; swimmers, wrestlers shine
The bulk of the medals on Sunday came through the swimmers, who scooped 10 in all -- including 4 gold , 5 silver and 1 bronze.
Feb 07, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
India brought Afghanistan athletes in chartered flight: Pakistan envoy impressed with SAG 2016
The multi-sport event is being held in Guwahati and Shillong.
Feb 07, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
South Asian Games: India's archers on target, women's football team disappoints
The Indian eves dominated the proceedings but could not find a goal as Maldives.
Feb 06, 2016, 00:10 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi declares 12th South Asian Games open in colourful ceremony
Eight countries -- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, besides India -- will be vying for the top honours in the Games to be co-hosted by Guwahati and Shillong.
Feb 05, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
